NFL releases official list of 2017 scouting combine participants

On the road to the 2017 NFL draft comes the scouting combine where prospects run drills before scouts, general managers and the viewing public on television. Not all draft-eligible players will participate in the event, leaving many to wonder who’s in and who’s out.

The NFL released their official list of participants with quite a few names the Carolina Panthers will likely pay attention to.

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One of the top players is LSU running back Leonard Fournette. Most of the mock drafts until now have Fournette heading to Carolina with their No. 8 pick. Getting a chance to see his speed on an NFL field, as well as get a good glimpse at any injury issues, could solidify him as a top-10 selection.

Fellow running back Dalvin Cook is also slated to attend the combine, where he will try and upstage Fournette for the right to be the top back off the board.

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Mel Kiper’s latest mock draft had Taco Charlton selected by the Panthers. It seems like a stretch right now, but the scouting combine has given rise to players’ stocks before, and with a positive showing, we could see Charlton earn a top-10 selection as well.

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The expected top offensive tackle Cam Robinson from Alabama to participate. While offensive linemen typically don’t rely on the 40-yard dash and instead use their tape to tell their story, there are a number of drills that Robinson could excel at to turn a few heads before the draft kicks off.